Bluefin Tuna (Maguro) Story | Sea to Sushi Shop ★ ONLY in JAPAN
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Japan's most prized bluefin tuna comes from a town called Ōma where a HON-MAGURO auctioned in Tsukiji once fetched $1.4M (2003). Oma Maguro is a brand. Just the location it's caught increases the price of the tuna by as much as 20%! I traveled to the town on the tip of Japan's Honshu Island in Aomori prefecture to find out if the taste lives up to its reputation.
★ OUT TO SEA
First I go out to the middle of the Tsugaru Straight between Honshu and Hokkaido to see where the maguro come from. The sea is rough out there and fisherman challenge themselves with line and pole to catch a prized bluefin.
★ CUTTING UP A TUNA
I visit Oomanzoku to watch owner Takeuchi-san cut up a newly purchased hon-maguro from Tsukiji. He puts on a show 3-4 times a week and after the cut, I went in for a sashimi platter (3000 yen / $30)
★ AT THE RESTAUARNT
I moved on to HAMA SUSHI for a 7-course meal consisting of only OMA MAGURO! Menu listed below.
★ WHY IS OMA'S BLUEFIN TUNA THE BEST IN JAPAN (and the world)?
According to Takeuchi-san, the bluefin in this area eat a lot of squid and that gives their meat extra tasty fat and good consistency which is prized in Japan. The Otoro (light pink fatty tuna) is by far the best I've ever tasted!
Google Map:
Ōma, Aomori Prefecture 青森県大間町
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HOW TO GET THERE:
From Hakodate: take the ferry to Oma / 2.5 hours
www.tsugarukaik...
From Tokyo: Shinkansen to Shin-Aomori or Flight to Aomori Airport
NOTE about Bluefin Tuna overfishing / endangered status:
I was concerned about this but what I learned is that the maguro here are not net fished by big boats. They are pole and string caught meaning local fisherman don't catch more than a few at a time.
Please take note that Aomori prefecture has laws in place and although other prefecture have different laws, the fisherman of Ōma have a profound deal of respect for the hon-maguro. Despite what you hear in the news, I did not see any kind of abuse. I personally do not eat much maguro because of the news, and any maguro that is too cheap has most likely come from larger ships over fishing an area and of low quality. Oma's fishing practice is the opposite, it's reputation important to the city. * I felt it important to include this.
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Oomanzoku 大間んぞく
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Sashimi Teishoku 3000 yen / $30
Hama Sushi 浜寿司
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7 course maguro dinner 7300 yen / $70
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Thanks for including a disclaimer in the description, but it's like no one will see it.
From the description:
" NOTE about Bluefin Tuna overfishing / endangered status:
I was concerned about this but what I learned is that the maguro here are not net fished by big boats. They are pole and string caught meaning local fisherman don't catch more than a few at a time.
Please take note that Aomori prefecture has laws in place and although other prefecture have different laws, the fisherman of Ōma have a profound deal of respect for the hon-maguro. Despite what you hear in the news, I did not see any kind of abuse. I personally do not eat much maguro because of the news, and any maguro that is too cheap has most likely come from larger ships over fishing an area and of low quality. Oma's fishing practice is the opposite, it's reputation important to the city. * I felt it important to include this. "
AsHalt thank you for forwarding this. I wrote it before release and know some won't like this either way but I'll make it and let people discuss it openly. -John
AsHalt it's good that that's ib the description. But as you said, nobody will notice. Why not include this in the video?
Nobody care, vegan.
i can see that this is a problem. so if when imma go to japan i will try maguro in Ōma. They seem like social and earthclose people. i think i would like the village :)
Bluefin tuna endangered? What bollocks....
ok..ok ok ok
1. That welcome Tuna on the conveyor belt...amazing
2. I love how Japanese cities/islands REALLY embrace what they are known for. I think it is just so great
3. Seeing that tun get cut up was so satisfying!
hey john, just wanted to tell you that your effort you put in every of your videos is very much visible and appreciated! thank you for doing your channel, because of you i've grown to really love japan:)
Love what you do John! So informative and professional.
I am Japanese
Thank you for introducing Japanese culture.
KUSO
I am part Japanese
Your Welcome Honestly we truly need to learn more about OUR BROTHERS ACROSS THE OCEANS AND SEAS! PEACE & ALWAYS LOVE EACH OTHER SPIRITUALLY♡
+Delonte is my daddy That's not gonna happen! GODS DAY IN COMING there won't be enough time to eat up all the Bluefin, fish or any other thing up....GOD IS WHATS UP YO!
Hey Japanese, stop over fishing.
better than TV ... such an high quality doku! keep on going and some day I will definitely visit Japan!
@@riheg one, the people of Aomori polefish instead of using nets for a reason. Read the description moron.
two, you're hella racist .
I'm one of your first 5k subs, and have enjoyed every video you've posted. My son landed in Japan today on deployment, and will try to follow many of your footsteps as he's able. Thank you for helping us all learn to appreciate and love Japanese culture, history, and geography.
Thank you for including your statement about the problem with overfishing John. When I saw this video show up I was a bit worried, but after watching, I can see the profound respect the fishermen have for the fish. Thank you for this video!
You need to include this in your book hitchhikers guide of Japan.
Gonna fill up on time when I visit!
those reaction 9:41 are priceless lmao. it's been a while john. good video as always, cheers!
Well....off to the Sushi place I go! I swear this channel is making my local Ramen and Sushi places rich. It's not only me, but my friends as well. We go in hordes... lol..If the owners only knew, they would kiss you John.... LOL!!!
The one and only country that i want to visit 🇯🇵
If I saw a big ass tuna at the airport baggage claim I would be like: "Who the hell checked that in?"
Great video as always! Cheers 🍻
I worked in Japanese Restaurant before so this video is very interesting. I missed working there and my boss a Japanese Chef was very kind. The restaurant is in Langkawi Malaysia.
Ok, waiting to watch the silk mill video. Thank you John for your diligent high quality work! Now a second round of this video for now.
9:35 hihi those girls :3 Thank You for the video have been waiting a long time for one of these well constructed video with 1080p and sound!
Every time I watch ur video, it urged me to travel the world
darksicus me 2 especially Japan right bro
Believe it or not thats how i first started... I had a hard time to get people to come with me... so i travel alone. you always meet people. but it is fun going with people you know.
It's a big world out there... get out there and see it.
Yees! A new only in Japan video. Thank you John!!!
John!!!!!!! Thanks for the shoutout ... love your videos brother... I'm a vlogger myself
Have been waiting for this video since the live stream! Thanks for the amazing work John!
This is so much better than other food channel. You learn more about the history and culture. Please continue to make these amazing videos.
Takeuchi-San is a real boss cutting that maguro with his Rolex on straight up not caring if it gets scratched up or he is so good it just can't happen xD Respect!
Loved the episode btw! Great job as always!
A real watch has scratches. They are the stories of the watch
YES! New video, and it's something I'm really interested about! You always post the best John!
tuna being endangered is important topic but i'm more focused on 9:41 with the japanese family in the background being startled lmao
master chef got a smoke on his ear and rolex on while slicing the fish, approved!
驚くべきビデオ内容をありがとうございました
This was one of the best UA-cam clips I have ever seen. Well done!
we love your show and watch it every time come up and we long to come and come to japan please keep up the show . we dream of traveling to japan and maybe even a life there .
Thank you japan and I hope world people will learn from Aomori Japan Honn maguro
I read your reply from the great big story video........
Looks like I came to the right place!
Love the music you used with this episode. I appreciate all the hard work you put into your videos. Thank you John
Hello sir John.. I always love watching your videos.. they make me want to go Japan even more and maybe some day I will. When I do. I will definitely meet you...
Thanks to your live right now I realize I did not see this video yet, watching now, but already gave thumb up! Come on, this is a video from you And i love them!
Thanks Rudy!! :)
Hello John, Thanks for sharing the Bluefin Tuna (Maguro) story. Awesome video! 📹🎬😀👍
One of my fave UA-cam channels!!! My dream is to go to japan!!!
Paige Sanchez i have been to japan twice, osaka and toyko, still loving it n would like go for 3rd time if possible :)
I like it super super liked it!!!...its my pleasure to taste that kind of food:-)
I really love your videos! I actually maintain a journal in which I take down notes.
I am not even kidding XD
me too!
Great video. Thanks for getting back to this after the Only in Japan Go video didn’t work out. I still liked it though! Hope to visit Japan soon!!!
Thanks Sheila! Please do come for a visit. Adventure awaits!!!
I was so waiting for this video and of course it was worth the wait.
And now I am dying for some sushi 🍣🍣
I love your shows so much, everyone is like a treat for me. Thankyou:)
Japanese dishes is pure & organics 😘✌💞
Maguro is a schooling fish, they migrate from south to north and vice versa.
and I respect all of the fishermans there bcause they using pole and line technique, not using huge net that can catch entire school of tunas, including the young tunas.
Watching this video on my lunch.made my day better.
when I see that you upload a new video, I hit the like right away, even before seeing the video. I know its gonna be a good one! Thanks! I love your videos
Otoro = Fancy Tuna = Haruhi's favorite food from Ouran High School Host Club
Too bad she never gotten to eat it 😂😂😂
We couldn't wait for this episode awesome it's online now:) Really apreciating your work!
So if I go to Japan and catch one I can sell for over $500 000 ?
Is this was easy then everyone has started selling 😅
John, your videos are always so well made. I love learning about Japan through them!
I love that family that was weirded out by your video. awesome haha
YES! Perfect timing, just started my lunch break!!!
Are you having sushi for lunch?
Of course! Though, chicago sushi isn't quite as good, but I'll take what I can get!
Awesome although sorry it's not that great. Time to go to Japan! Or maybe come to NYC or go to California or Seattle or Hawaii or maybe even Houston.
Love your videos man they are awesome and keep up the great work and my Japanese class watches your videos
Wow Japanese tuna is BIG and also I subscribed ,like and I clicked the Bell icon :)
My girlfriend is drooling from this video already.
I always like your Videos before I watch them because, I know it's gonna be good content.
I am on my way to Japan when John is live and the tuna video is published!
Nice! Honmaguro is no doubt my favorite food in the world.
I WANT that whole course maguro meal, from the tail all the way to the entire head, and everything in between. I'm not kidding!!
ur videos are not only good but educative
Love a Rolex wearing Maguro carver!
Thanks John!!!!
What a great video!!! Love this channel... keep up the great work!!
The cigarette in the ear was also a nice touch :) coolest guy in town! Thank you! -john
I stayed up all night watching your videos. Great footage and always so informative. Keep them coming please!
1:12 Love the google map reference always!
Oma one is by far the best of all of entire world.
I'm jealous.
Thank you for making these videos! Please keep em going! Havent missed one yet!
I'm catching up on all of the only in Japan videos I've missed. I usually dont watch for a while and then binge watch Haha!
Very interesting documentary, I enjoyed it! more videos please!
Greetings from Brasil! Your videos are the best...Lots of food, culture and amazing places from this marvelous country. TY!
Hi John. I'm a new subscriber and am really loving and binging your videos lol. keep up the great work. xo ~ D., NYC
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS !!! :D
🤪❤️🤪❤️🤪Jesus I’m drooling...Yummmy..!!
Everything about your video is awesome, thanks for bringing this to my living room! Thumbs up
Thank you John for the amazing video's. You deserve more subscribers.
argh so amazing vids..so informative..so addictive..japan is such amazing country
I had Otoro in Tsukiji back in January. God it was life changing. The fatty belly was so tender it was magical!!!
I absolutely love your videos and i want you to make more per month but i know that the quality of your vedios takes time and dedication so I am happy with 2 videos per month
Wearing a fifteen thousand dollar rolex while cutting a fish. Nice!
jooger69 at least it’s a submariner! so perfect for sushi shop owner
I noticed that too! Hahaha
Yakuza
Awesome video John! It was worth staying up late for 👍🏼
I admire Japanese culture! Everything is beautiful and orderly!
I would love to go to Japan someday just for the maguro 🍣!!!!
This really deserves a lot more attention
Ohhh I was in Japan whole of July! I became addicted to fatty tuna! Lucky you John!
Thank you for the introduction of Japanese culture.
Man, I have been Tuna fishing state side before....What a rush. Oh and I love that shirt
love you
watching with my mouth drooling
Good night John it's already 2.17 am
Keerthan mate try 4.47
+Rory McElhinney thats not the right thing you use😂 its":"
Buona giornata questi video sono molto belli complimenti ok buona giornata sara soru ok
lol i read this at 2.15 AM XD
Another excellent video John. I'm really excited to watch the next one on silk. It looks really good!!
Im your silent viewer long time ago, and now subscribe in your channel. Keep posting nice videos. For us to see the beauty of japan. So informative!!!
You scared the shit out of those ppl at 9:40 😂😂😂 awesome video
I really love your channel john. I love how you research information for every videos you have. And also for patiently explaining to you viewers, even on comments, shades of gray in these types of things. Take care and more videos to come :)
When it comes to tuna Japanese is number 1
Toro is delicious, though I've started asking for "no tuna, no toro" when I get omakase here in the US after learning about how tuna is endangered/overfished. Still, I appreciate you educating us about where the fish come from in Japan!
A wonderful video from star to end.
Mr. Only in Japan, I really want to meet you!!! your videos are awesome!
Hello from Argentina, love your videos =) going to japan in april , keep the great work
Como estuvo?
I don't eat sea food, but watching this video made me consider giving sushi a chance.
Just discovered your channel, and I love it. You are great, and you do a wonderful job!! Keep up Only in Japan.
This dude needs a tv show
Im your fan right now sir i love travel like u hope i can travel with u soon
Awesome video. Who knew a fish could sell for 1.4 mil? Crazy.
Alright it's Maguro time!! That fishing tour looks good and love the t-shirt/wader combo! I couldn't eat the large meal but thanks for all the info about sustainability, glad Ooma are mega strict about how they catch these super fish. Fantastic film as always John!